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Executive orders directing the Department of the Treasury · 16 in Trump 45 · 93 all terms.
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Presidential Determination on the Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012
President Trump determined that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources remain sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, continuing a sanctions mechanism under the 2012 NDAA. The finding maintains the legal foundation for pressuring foreign buyers to cut Iranian oil imports.
Promoting Redemption of Savings Bonds
This executive order directs the Treasury Department to accelerate efforts to help Americans redeem approximately $27 billion in matured, unredeemed savings bonds. It mandates digitization of bond records, integration with the Treasury Hunt online tool, customer research on redemption barriers, state collaboration, and a public report on implementation progress.
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act
This presidential determination extends for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA) with respect to Cuba, continuing economic sanctions implemented through the Cuban Assets Control Regulations. The continuation maintains the long-standing embargo framework, with authorities now set to expire on September 14, 2021.
Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster
This memorandum directs the Treasury Secretary to defer payroll tax withholding for workers earning under roughly $104,000 annually (less than $4,000 per bi-weekly pay period) from September 1 through December 31, 2020, due to COVID-19 economic disruption. The deferral applies to the employee portion of Social Security taxes (26 U.S.C. 3101(a)), with no penalties or interest, and instructs Treasury to explore avenues including legislation to forgive the deferred taxes permanently.
Regarding the Acquisition of StayNTouch, Inc. by Beijing Shiji Information Technology Co., Ltd.
This presidential order prohibits the Chinese company Beijing Shiji Information Technology Co., Ltd. from acquiring or maintaining ownership of StayNTouch, Inc., a U.S. hotel technology firm, citing national security concerns. The order mandates divestment of all interests within 120 days (extendable by 90 days), imposes immediate restrictions on access to hotel guest data, requires weekly compliance certifications, and authorizes CFIUS to conduct on-site verification and the Attorney General to enforce the order.
Establishment of the Interagency Environment Committee for Monitoring and Enforcement Under Section 811 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
This executive order establishes an Interagency Environment Committee for Monitoring and Enforcement to coordinate U.S. efforts to monitor and enforce environmental obligations under the USMCA trade agreement, specifically assessing Mexico's and Canada's environmental laws and policies and requesting enforcement actions when needed. The Committee is chaired by the U.S. Trade Representative and includes representatives from 10 federal agencies plus optional additional agencies.
Adjusting Imports of Derivative Aluminum Articles and Derivative Steel Articles Into the United States
This proclamation expands existing Section 232 tariffs on aluminum (10%) and steel (25%) to cover derivative articles—specific downstream products like steel nails, aluminum wire/cables, and auto body stampings—effective February 8, 2020. The action aims to prevent circumvention of the original 2018 tariffs by foreign producers who had shifted to exporting finished derivative products instead of raw metals.
Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Mali
This executive order declares a national emergency and imposes sanctions targeting individuals and entities contributing to instability in Mali, including through terrorism, human rights abuses, drug trafficking, and obstruction of peace agreements. It blocks property of designated persons under U.S. jurisdiction and suspends their entry into the United States, implementing U.S. obligations under UN Security Council resolutions.
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015, as Amended, and the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under two laws targeting Hizballah financing to three officials: the Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, and Director of National Intelligence. It rescinds prior delegations and requires coordination through the National Security Presidential Memorandum-4 process.
Delegation of Authorities Under Section 1294 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under Section 1294 of the FY2019 NDAA to the Secretary of State, to be exercised in coordination with the Secretaries of Treasury and Defense and the National Security Advisor. The delegation automatically applies to any future substantially identical provisions.
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
This proclamation expands the Secretary of Commerce's authority to grant exclusions from quantitative limitations (quotas) on aluminum imports under Section 232, mirroring existing tariff exclusion authority. It also amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to implement these changes, maintains existing 10% tariffs and quota levels, establishes procedures for quota exclusion requests, and creates an export certification framework for countries with quota arrangements. The modifications take effect August 30, 2018.
Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
This proclamation modifies the Section 232 steel tariffs and quotas by authorizing the Secretary of Commerce to grant relief from quantitative limitations (quotas) on steel imports under two tracks: (1) general exclusions for lack of domestic production capacity or national security reasons, similar to existing tariff exclusion authority; and (2) expedited relief for pre-contracted steel used in U.S. facility construction where quotas have already filled, provided contracts were signed before March 8, 2018 and steel enters by March 31, 2019. It also makes technical amendments to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and maintains the existing 25% tariff rate.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Trump determined that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, maintaining a sanctions mechanism under the 2012 NDAA. This continues a policy framework that supports imposing sanctions on foreign financial institutions that facilitate Iranian oil transactions.
Regarding the Proposed Takeover of Qualcomm Incorporated by Broadcom Limited
President Trump issued an order under the Defense Production Act blocking Singapore-based Broadcom's proposed takeover of U.S. semiconductor company Qualcomm, citing credible evidence that the deal threatened national security. The order prohibits the merger, disqualifies Broadcom's 15 proposed director candidates, requires immediate and permanent abandonment of the takeover with weekly compliance certifications to CFIUS, and authorizes the Attorney General to enforce these measures.
Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of Lattice Semiconductor Corporation by China Venture Capital Fund Corporation Limited
President Trump issued an order under the Defense Production Act blocking the proposed acquisition of U.S. semiconductor company Lattice Semiconductor by a Chinese-backed investment fund, citing credible evidence of potential national security threats. The order prohibits the transaction and requires the parties to fully abandon it within 30 days (extendable by CFIUS to 90 days), with weekly compliance certifications required until termination is complete.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Trump determined that global petroleum supplies are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, as required by the 2012 NDAA sanctions framework. However, he simultaneously announced the U.S. would not actively pursue reducing Iran's crude oil sales at that time, consistent with JCPOA commitments and pending an Iran policy review.